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I have sold a property at D 2288 Via Puerta in Laguna Woods on Feb 9, 2024. See details here

Experience the vibrant living of this 55 and over community of Laguna Woods. This 1057 sq ft. unit is a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo nestled in a gated community that offers you a serene living and active lifestyle. Newer windows, appliances and indoor laundry are some of the updates done to this place to make it move-in ready. The balcony over looks tree lined streets and mature landscaping maintained by the HOA. Enjoy 7 clubhouse, golf courses, tennis courts, pools and pickleball, all just steps away from your front door. There's local transportation within the community to take you to garden centers, game room and shopping. Plus, it's a quick 10 minute drive to the Irvine Spectrum and Laguna beach. Your retirement dream home awaits.

I have sold a property at B 5384 Paseo Del Lago W in Laguna Woods on Jan 26, 2024. See details here

55+ community! 3BD/2BA/2 car garage "Cabrillo" featuring enlarged guest bedroom with its own separate entrance + huge sunroom of almost 300 sq ft encompassing the entire back patio (not included in square footage). If you need space, this one is for you! Large private courtyard/patio in the front entry with room for lots of plants and outdoor entertaining/dining! Kitchen is opened to the dining/living area and features light wood cabinets, recessed lights, garden window looking out to the front patio and large side by side refrigerator. Dining area has ceiling fan with light and adjacent living room is spacious with sliders out to the sunroom plus an additional window. The south facing sunroom backs to a greenbelt and nicely finished off with drywall ceiling, 2 skylights and a ceiling fan. 2 guest bedrooms/office spaces - one has been enlarged into the middle patio area with skylight, ceiling fan, added closets and sliding glass door out to the front entrance area (perfect for craft room or office with great lighting). The second guest room is original size with ceiling fan and window to the front patio. Guest bathroom has tub/shower combo and Solartube. The primary suite enjoys sliding glass doors out to the sunroom, ceiling fan and en suite bath with walk-in shower, dual vanity and Solartube. Dual Pane windows throughout - including sunroom! Easy access from Gates 7, 8, 9 and 10 and close to 9 hole executive golf course! This remarkable home is ideally situated within Laguna Woods, allowing residents to take full advantage of its impressive amenities. Laguna Woods Village residents are privileged to enjoy a 27-hole championship golf course, a 9-hole executive par 3 course, pickleball and tennis courts, lawn bowling, gyms, clubhouses, swimming pools, horse stables, gardening centers, an art studio, a world-class woodshop, computer workrooms and classes + over 200 clubs and organizations! CHECK OUT THE VIRTUAL TOUR - CLICK ON THE WHITE CIRCLES TO WALK THROUGH, 360 ICON TO WALK OUTSIDE AND WALKING PERSON ICON TO COME BACK INSIDE

I have sold a property at N 3106 Via Serena S in Laguna Woods on Jan 8, 2024. See details here

55+ Community!! Furnished 6 MONTH + LEASE...2BD/2BA Casa Vista condo - no steps, no one above and a beautiful east-facing view of Saddleback Valley looking over the Laguna Woods plant nursery area. Nicely furnished condo available immediately for 3-6 months with central HVAC, stack washer/dryer and new dual pane windows! Spacious living room area with sliding glass doors to the balcony to enjoy the morning sun and amazing view. Kitchen is highlighted by a skylight and features a dishwasher, built-in microwave and all the kitchen basic items you'll need. Dining room is accented with a mirrored wall. Stack washer/dryer and stall shower in guest bathroom. Guest bedroom has mirrored closet doors, closet organizer and sliding doors onto patio. Primary suite enjoys a great view, plantation shutters, organized walk-in closet and bathroom with tub/shower combo. Centrally located in Gate 7/8 area with easy access to shopping and Laguna Woods amenities including PICKLEBALL, golf and a beautiful starter clubhouse with cafe and bar, tennis, horseback riding stables, pools, clubhouses, gyms, library + MORE!!

I have sold a property at A 5480 Paseo Del Lago W in Laguna Woods on Jan 10, 2024. See details here

Prepare to be wowed by this tastefully and uniquely expanded and remodeled CASA ROSA home on a gorgeous lush green singe loaded culdesac street in one of Laguna Woods most sought after areas. As you walk in from the private gated landscaped entrance, you'll immediately notice the openess, high ceilings, and GORGEOUS panoramic Views visible from virtually all areas of the home. Large windows in rear of home allow natural lighting to radiate throughout the home with views of the blue skies. A custom electric fireplace mounted on blue accent shiplap with built in cable hookups offer a modern touch. Master bedroom features vaulted ceilings, walk-in-closet, remodeled bathroom with walk in shower, slider accessing rear patio and views from the bedroom. 2nd bedroom also has views & direct patio access via slider along with a walk in closet. Kitchen features quartz countertops, white shaker cabinets, tastefully selected backsplash, brand new stainless steel appliances and Referigerator, and large skylight directly above the kitchen. Living Room opens up directly to large dining room and the 3rd bedroom is towards front of home with its own closet. It faces the lush green hill on the single loaded street with no neighbors in front of home. Plenty of green landscaping in front and on side of home. Brand new garage door, exterior lights and attached garage with easy direct access from Dining area. This home has been remodeled with an INTERIOR Laundry room with cabinets and tons of space accessible from kitchen. But the real treat of this home is the HUGE Rear Patio that sits up on ridge with pretty panoramic and city lights views. Ideal for entertaining or just relaxing and enjoying the sunsets the rear patio offers some privacy as well with short brick wall perimeter with a wrought-iron fence mounted on top to provide some security for pets. Laguna Woods Village features: 27-holes of golf, Equestrian center, 10-tennis court complex, pickle ball courts, 5 pools, 3 fitness centers, bridge card room, 7 unique clubhouses, community service building, computer rooms, over 200 clubs and much, much more. Free bus transportation. Laguna Woods Village is close to beaches, shopping, restaurants, freeways, toll-roads, and medical facilities. HOA includes: water, trash, basic cable, landscaping, and exterior building maintenance. Located only 6 miles from world class Laguna Beach and a couple miles from Irvine Spectrum, this home and community are truly a special place to live!

I have sold a property at 2E 2396 Via Mariposa W in Laguna Woods on Jan 2, 2024. See details here

55+ community!! Spacious 2BD/2BA GARDEN VILLA condo close to Clubhouse 4 and next to golf course. Mid-level, end unit with elevator access in private corner with beautiful greenbelt view. Subterranean parking and elevator access. Large living/dining room with 2 sets of sliding doors onto the pleasant balcony and mirrored wall in dining area. Bright kitchen area with lots of storage space. Both bedrooms feature mirrored closet doors. Master bedroom has its own heat pump and ample closet space. New water being installed. Tiled bathroom floors. Shuttle stop right in front of the building. Clubhouse 4 enjoys a pool and spa and is the arts and crafts center of Laguna Woods Village that provides facilities and classes including pottery, jewelry making, sewing, woodworking, watercolor, photography + more. Laguna Woods Village is proud to be affiliated with the nationally recognized Saddleback College Emeritus Institute program. Many golf cart accessible pathways and free shuttle in and around the community. This remarkable home is ideally situated within Laguna Woods, allowing residents to take full advantage of its impressive amenities. Laguna Woods Village residents are privileged to enjoy a 27-hole championship golf course, a 9-hole executive par 3 course, pickleball and tennis courts, lawn bowling, gyms, clubhouses, swimming pools, horse stables, gardening centers, computer workrooms and classes + over 200 clubs and organizations. Enjoy!

I have sold a property at 2H 2399 Via Mariposa W in Laguna Woods on Dec 27, 2023. See details here

55+ community! 2BD/2BA END UNIT UNFURNISHED "Villa Capri/Garden Villa" CONDO with great orientation for morning sun and lovely greenbelt view! This second floor home has subterranean parking with and elevator access. Upgraded condo features laminate flooring, upgraded baseboards, Milgard easy-glide dual pane windows, plantation shutters, smooth ceilings, newer water heater and brand new carpeting in bedrooms. Walk in the double door entry and your eye goes right to the balcony with tree-filled, green outlook! The balcony faces east so it received the morning sun and is a great place to relax and start your day! There is a meandering sidewalk through this area for peaceful walks. The living/dining area is very spacious and can fit quite a bit of furniture and full of light. There are 2 sets of sliding glass doors out to the balcony plus an additional window, digital heat pump on the wall and ceiling fan in dining area. Kitchen is upgraded with granite counters recessed lighting and contains a dishwasher and built-in microwave. The kitchen window faces west for a splash of afternoon sun. Guest bedroom area is located one one side of the home opposite the primary suite for privacy when guests are visiting or private office/den area. This room is carpeted and has large closet with mirrored doors. The guest bathroom enjoys a walk-in shower, tile floors and Toto toilet. At the other end of the hallway is the spacious primary suite with plenty of closet space, mirrored doors and its own heatpump. This area is carpeted as well for a soft touch getting out of bed. The en suite features a large vanity and tub/shower with small window above and Toto toilet behind the privacy door. Both bathrooms and kitchen have new faucets. Walk right over to CH 4 - the artistic center for Laguna Woods with workrooms/clubs and classes through Saddleback College Emeritus Institute including pottery, jewelry making, lapidary, photography, wood working, art studio plus an Olympic-sized pool, hot pool with ramp access, locker rooms and shower facilities.

I have sold a property at D 168 Avenida Majorca in Laguna Woods on Dec 22, 2023. See details here

This is a rare opportunity to buy a Madrid manor in the senior lifestyle community of Laguna Woods Village. You enter this fine home through a huge private courtyard providing both a private living space as well as room to enjoy socializing with friends and family. The kitchen has been completely updated boasting newer cabinets, updated stainless steel appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, glass cooktop, microwave and oven. The Madrid model has a very private atrium inside, adding light and airiness to the fabulous living room. The natural light from the skylight adds to the ambiance. The bathroom was not left out of the upgrades. The Granite/Quartz countertop is accented with a glass bowl sink. New subway tile has been added to the tub and custom lighting and a skylight accent the room. Recessed lighting has been added throughout along with custom window shutters and custom doors. This home is serviced with two split system air conditioners for maximum efficiency. Laguna Woods Village is truly the premier senior lifestyle community in southern Orange County. Golf, tennis, pickleball, and a host of other activities are available for an active lifestyle. Clubs, clubhouses, theaters and workshops provide a vast variety of things to do, see and experience.

I have sold a property at A 3429 Bahia Blanca W in Laguna Woods on Dec 27, 2023. See details here

BACK ON MARKET PENDING CANCELLATION OF CURRENT ESCROW. 2BD/2BA end-unit "La Quinta/Catalina" condo - one car garage + view of Laguna Canyon! There are no stairs to entry + front and rear patios to enjoy the morning or afternoon sun/sunset and windows facing both ways to catch the great canyon breeze! Located on the most western area of Laguna Woods closest to the ocean. Beautiful, custom security screen entry door welcomes all who enter. Interior upgrades include 2 quiet zoned, ductless mini-split heat pumps with ability to control each room individually - a great energy saver; dual pane windows/slider, paneled interior doors, plantation shutters, wood burning fireplace, smooth ceilings, crown molding and ceiling fans. This ranch style floorpan features living areas on one side of the home and sleeping areas on the other for maximum privacy. Remodeled kitchen enjoys quartz countertops, subway backsplash, recessed lighting, stainless appliances including refrigerator with icemaker, 2 pantries (one with slide out shelving) and diagonally laid tile flooring. Spacious living/dining area has vinyl plank flooring, recessed lighting, ceiling fan and wood burning fireplace with beautiful mantle + the great view! Sliding glass doors lead out to the patio area complete with outdoor ceiling fan for those warm nights, lowered wall and side gate - a beautiful spot to end the day watching the sunset! Back inside, the guest bathroom has updated vanity and tub/shower combo. Spacious guest bedroom features added wall of closets. Hallway houses full size, side by side washer/dryer with solid core doors to dampen the sound while the machines are running. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans and large master suite features a wall of closet space, updated vanity and walk-in shower. Bathroom, hallway and kitchen are tiled. One car detached garage plus driveway. Seller purchased but never installed HOA compliant roll down sunshades for patio that will be included. This remarkable home is ideally situated within Laguna Woods, allowing residents to take full advantage of its impressive amenities. Laguna Woods Village residents are privileged to enjoy a 27-hole championship golf course, a 9-hole executive par 3 course, pickleball and tennis courts, lawn bowling, gyms, clubhouses, swimming pools, horse stables, gardening centers, an art studio, a world-class woodshop, computer workrooms and classes + over 200 clubs and organizations

I have sold a property at A 3373 Punta Alta in Laguna Woods on Dec 15, 2023. See details here

Popular three-bedroom, two bathroom, single-level end-unit ANDALUZ residence in the active 55+ Laguna Woods senior community. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this property is far from busy roads and noisy highways. The enormous front courtyard has stone paver flooring and is perfect for both large-scale social events as well as smaller more intimate gatherings. The massive living room has a wood-burning fireplace and easily accommodates various configurations of large furnishings. The living room has direct access to an open rear patio. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and a window overlooking the front courtyard. One of the two guest bedrooms could easily serve as an office, exercise room or arts and crafts studio. This unit has many original elements along with several desirable upgrades including dual-pane windows and recessed lighting. Solar tubes have been installed in the master bathroom and hallway. The oversized garage has washer-dryer hookups and can accommodate two vehicles plus a golf cart. This residence is a short walking distance to both Clubhouses 5 and 6 with swimming pools, a hot tub, gym and meeting rooms. Move in as-is or completely remodel to your personal taste.

I have sold a property at C 2048 Via Mariposa in Laguna Woods on Dec 12, 2023. See details here

Amazing mid-century remodel of single story "New Valencia" cottage co-op professionally designed by the owner and completed by one of Laguna Woods highly regarded contractors! Enhanced landscape with added palm trees leads you into the spacious, inviting front patio area. Double door entry with dual phantom screens make it easy to enjoy the indoor/outdoor lifestyle. One of the focal points of this bright home is the atrium with continuous flooring for a seamless transition plus the wall to wall oversized sliders that were obtained by special permit. There is a secondary wall to wall slider added in the hallway so the atrium truly feels like an extension of the home. The bright living room features an added window, recessed lights, ceiling fan and electric fireplace surrounded by custom built-in housing the television. The living room also enjoys added closet storage that houses a mini-office space. Large 24"x24" tile floors through out, smooth ceilings, dual pane windows and central air. Walk right into the beautiful kitchen with added glass door for patio access and extra light. You'll love the custom dual tone cabinets in a contrasting white lacquer mixed with wood tones, white stone countertops with breakfast bar, retro backsplash, pendant and task lighting and stainless appliances including wine refrigerator, recessed lights and Solatube. 2 of the very unique kitchen features are the foot pedal water control for ease of food prep at the sink and distilled water maker with Artesian filters. The guest bedroom enjoys a modern-style Murphy bed for your guests, floor to ceiling mirrored closet doors, ceiling fan and its own beautiful en-suite bathroom with floating vanity and tub/shower combo with glass enclosure. Full size stackable washer/dryer located in hallway closet. The primary suite has a tropical vibe thanks to the wallpapered palm-inspired feature wall and is brightened by an added window plus another beautifully remodeled bathroom with walk-in shower. Upgrades include: new electric panel, wiring, switches and outlets, hybrid water heater that uses heat pump technology for energy efficiency without sacrificing functionality and 4 Solatubes. All closets contain customizable Elfa shelving. Resort living at its best!!

I have sold a property at D 2198 Via Mariposa E in Laguna Woods on Nov 30, 2023. See details here

2BD/2BA remodeled and expanded “New Valencia” CONDO - this is the highly coveted “cottage” style home with no steps and no one above or below AND financing options since it is a condo! Lush landscaping abounds in this quiet, secluded location. Lovely entryway feels like walking into your own secret garden through 3 private bougainvillea covered arbors. Enter the large front patio with tiled flooring and large storage closets housing a newer full size water heater. Solid wood entry door with leaded glass insert, locking screen door & awning over the entry lead you into this remodeled home with a California coastal vibe, incorporating soothing ocean-inspired colors! You’ll find dual pane windows, 3 energy efficient, zoned mini-splits, smooth ceilings, custom window blinds, crown & base moldings, paneled interior doors with modern hardware and consistent laminate flooring. Spacious living area features built-in shelving storage, remote honeycomb blinds and tree-filled outlook from the large windows. This room flows to the open kitchen with newer cabinets incorporating soft close drawers/cabinets, slide-out shelves & lazy susans, quartz counters with subway tile backsplash, large stainless farmhouse sink, recessed lights, white appliances including new side-by-side refrigerator with ice maker and window looking out to the patio. The adjacent dining space has a ceiling fan and leads into the former atrium area that has been turned into a bright, multi-functional office/den/dining area brightened by 2 large skylights with blinds for the hot days and ceiling fan. Retractable fabric-type sliding panel blinds to close off on the dining room side and custom shaker sliding doors with frosted glass to provide privacy for the guest suite. One of the great features of this condo is that it has been re-configured to include 2 en-suite bedrooms. The smaller guest bedroom has its own mini-split, mirrored closet doors with organizers plus a beautiful bathroom with marble-topped floating vanity, oversized marble shower with frameless doors, Solartube and tile flooring. This bathroom contains a door to access from the hallway as well, and stacked washer/dryer is housed in the hallway closet. The large primary suite features a window looking out to the patio, closet with mirrored doors and organizers and a 2nd stunning bathroom with a beautiful floating vanity, oversized shower - this one with a seat - and frameless glass door, Solartube and tile floors. SEE VIDEO!!

I have sold a property at C 3073 Via Serena N in Laguna Woods on Nov 1, 2023. See details here

55+ community! Long term, unfurnished lease. Single level cottage with no steps, no one above or below and only one shared wall. Located between gates 7 and 8 on the top of the hill with east-facing mountain view through the trees. Property has been freshly painted and has new stainless kitchen appliances (except dishwasher) and full size stacked washer/dryer! This "San Clemente" model features front and back door for a great breeze and close carport access. Front patio on the view side features lowered wall with rod iron topper, locking gate, large storage cabinet and retractable awning. Spacious living room enjoys vaulted ceiling and there are plantation shutters and adobe tile throughout. Guest bedroom is brightened with mirrored closet doors with organizers behind and large window. 2 spacious bathrooms - one with tub/shower and the other with walk-in shower, both with windows. Master suite also has a great view and cedar lined, organized closet. Wall heat pump in living room and additional a/c in master bedroom. HOA has been called to cut back the foliage and tree in courtyard. As a lessee, you'll enjoy all the great amenities offered in Laguna Woods!